Master Captain Tyler Ryan is a maritime professional passionate about all things water. Growing up boating and diving on some of the most amazing waterways in New England, Captain Tyler has gone on to experience the water in several countries, and much of the United States.
In 2002, Captain Ty moved from the cold waters of the north to the warm water and hospitality of Charleston, South Carolina.
While in the Holy City, Captain Ty spent time on Charleston Harbor,Cooper River, and the ICW. Since moving to Lexington in 2005, he has spent every minute possible on, under and in Lake Murray.
Over the last two decades, Captain Tyler founded and operated a paddle sports company, serves as topside commander for the Newberry County Water Rescue Team, and Licensed United States Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain, and been an adjunct instructor for the University of South Carolina’s sailing and boating courses, and is also the First Officer and Entertainment Director for The Spirit of Lake Murray.
In addition to his USCG Master Captain license, Captain Tyler is a nationally certified power boat/boat rescue instructor, certified through US Powerboating, and recognized by the USCG and NASBLA, instructing with Safer Boater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed to create safe boating skills and education. Captain Ty is also the Senior Training Captain for both the Nautical Boat Club and Freedom Boat Club, both on Lake Murray.
Captain Tyler is the Senior Captain for Lake Murray Boat Tours, serves as Operations Director for the Safer Boater non-profit, and is the first officer/entertainment director for The Spirit of Lake Murray, the Lake’s only inspected vessel.
Captain Tyler’s Training and Experience:
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United States Coast Guard Boat Charter Master Captain
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US Powerboating Nationally Certified Safe Power Boating Instructor
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US Powerboating Safety and Rescue Instructor
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BoatUS Certified Instructor
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National Safe Boater Council Instructor
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Safe Sport Certified
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Boat Safety and Rescue Advanced
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Master SCUBA Diver
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Topside Commander Newberry County Water Rescue Team
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Underwater Crime Scene Investigator
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South Carolina Class 1 Police Officer
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CPR / First Aid / Basic Life Saver
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Television Meteorologist ABC Columbia TV & WFXB Fox TV